ICT and Primary Mathematics

This book demonstrates how ICT can be used to develop and enhance investigative primary mathematics, including: databases, spreadsheets, logo, interactive whiteboards, curriculum links, and classroom management. This book is for teachers who are looking for interesting and practical ways to incorporate ICT into their daily lesson plans. It shows how ICT can be used as a tool for mathematics, but more importantly how its proper use can enhance the mathematics being taught. The authors cover all current aspects of ICT and mathematics, including: databases spreadsheets logo and the use of floor turtles and control technology handling of resources including interactive whiteboards management of ICT within the classroom how ICT can be used to present mathematical topics and links to other areas of the curriculum. With plenty of suggestions on how to use the software and hardware described in the book, this is a useful resource for all primary teachers, particularly subject co-ordinators for ICT and mathematics. It will also be of interest to students on PGCE and Initial Teacher Training courses.

This book is for teachers who are looking for interesting and practical ways to incorporate ICT into their daily lesson plans. It shows how ICT can be used as a tool for mathematics, but more importantly how its proper use can enhance the mathematics being taught. The authors cover all current aspects of ICT and mathematics, including: databases spreadsheets logo and the use of floor turtles and control technology handling of resources including interactive whiteboards management of ICT within the classroom how ICT can be used to present mathematical topics and links to other areas of the curriculum. With plenty of suggestions on how to use the software and hardware described in the book, this is a useful resource for all primary teachers, particularly subject co-ordinators for ICT and mathematics. It will also be of interest to students on PGCE and Initial Teacher Training courses.